ASUS
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified October 2026
Our verdict
A quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with dual 10G ports, built for people who actually have multi-gig broadband and a wired backhaul. For almost everyone in the UK it is overkill: a single node is about GBP 480 and a 2-pack nearly GBP 880. It has the full ASUSWRT feature set, which is the reason to pay for it over eero or Deco.
What can Home Assistant control on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16?
Home Assistant core has an asuswrt integration for ASUS routers running ASUSWRT firmware, connecting over telnet or HTTP(S) (not SSH per the docs), giving device trackers, connected-device count, traffic and speed sensors, load and temperature sensors; HTTP(S) mode adds CPU, memory and uptime sensors. Compatibility with this specific model and with AiMesh nodes was not verified.
Specs
| pack | 1-pack priced here (2-pack and 3-pack also sold) |
|---|---|
| wifi | Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dual 5GHz bands |
| ports | Dual 10G ports (per Amazon listing) |
How does the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 (this product) | £479.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | £599.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | £179.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| ASUS RT-BE58U | £124.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (asuswrt), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the ASUS cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 use, and do I need a hub?
- The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. ASUS's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (asuswrt).
- How much does the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 is £479.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
ASUS
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16
£479.99 at Amazon UK